About this Tutorial This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for creating and printing labels using a variety of different printer functions. For additional information about the IDXPERTTMprinter, refer to the following user documents: •TRXDEPITMUsers ManualThis manual is includedin 11 languageson the IDXPERTTMproduct CD. •IDXPERTTMQuick Start GuideThis guide is includedin 11 languageson the IDXPERTTMproduct CD. A hardcopy (in English, French, Spanish, and German) is included in your printer package.

Overview This section provides an overview of the IDXPERTTMHandheld Labeler including how to use the display screen, menu, and keys. For additional information, please refer to theREPXDITTMHandheld Labeler Users Manual.

TheDisplay Screen When the Power button is pressed, the display screen appears.

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The display allows you to see up to three lines of text and 16 characters per line. The display auto-scrolls when you enter more than the maximum displayed lines or characters. Use the arrows on your keypad to navigate the screen.

Status Bar The status bar, located on the bottom of the display, indicates the current text line, font size, and label format.

Menu Use the menu and related softkeys to perform many of the label formatting commands. To access the menu:

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Press . When theMENUkey is pressed, a series of menu choices appears. The blue softkeys correspond to the menu choices shown on the screen.

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Step 1. PressNEXTto advance to the next set of menu choices:

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PressingNEXTagain cycles back to the first set of menu choices when the last menu choice is reached. PressRAELCSE/Cto either back up to the previous menu level, or exit menu mode and return to the text editor screen.

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Guide to Keys POWERpowers ontheprinter. PressthePOWER button again to power offtheprinter.Theprinter automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of non-use. FUNCTION accesses a secondary function or character when pressed along withthedesired key. A secondary function or character is shown in yellow on each button.ARROWadjusts cursor positioning by one character or one line. FUNCTION + ARROWadjusts cursor positioning tothefirst or last character position or line.ENTERcreates a new line when typing text. Pressing ENTER confirms menu selection when in MENU mode. DELETEclearsthecharacter immediately behindthecursor position. FUNCTION + CLEAR/ESCclearstheentire legend fromthetext editor screen, or backs out ofthemenu if in menu mode. It also resets cartridge default settings. When in MENU mode,theClear/Esc function works whether or not you use it in conjunction withtheFunction key.PRINTprints one copy ofthelegend. FUNCTION + MULTI-PRINTprints up to 99 copies ofthelegend. FONT SIZEdisplays font size and allows font size changes throughsoftkeys.SeetheIDXPERTTMUsers Manual for a chart of fontHandheld Labeler Quick Start Guide or sizes.Also toggles BOLD on/off. MENUkey menu options/displays additional soft key choices.toggles through soft FEEDfeedsmaterial throughtheprinter without printing. Use for fixed length continuous labels in order to advancethelabel strip tothecut position. MEMORYaccesses Save, Recall, Deletesoftkeys used to store legends. FUNCTION + BARCODEtoggles between text and barcode mode. SERIALperforms a standard serialization ofthecharacter on whichthecursor is placed. A serializationresults in a series of label data that is incremented by one number (0-9) and/or one letter (A-Z, a-z). FUNCTION + SYMBOLaccessesthesymbol library. IDXPERTTMHandheld Labeler Quick Start Guide or Users Manual for a chart of symbols.SPACEcreates a space between characters when creating legends. FUNCTION + CAPS LOCKtoggles CAPS on and off. FUNCTION +brings up a selection of international characters. Use eitherthesoftkeyor keypad arrows to navigatethecharacter menu.

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Other Functions Deleting Characters, Legends, and Settings

In order to begin each tutorial, you will need to know how to clear a legend and reset the default cartridge settings. You will also need to know how to delete a character if you have made a mistake in data entry.

Throughout the tutorials you will be asked to change a font to a certain point size or set a barcode height to a certain inch measurement. 1. Press . 2. Press the[NEXT]softkey, and then the[UNIT]ek.yostf

General Instructions MaterialsThe material cartridge to use is noted at the beginning of each tutorial. Many of the tutorials use cartridge number XC-1500-580 containing 1.5 indoor/outdoor vinyl label material. A sample cartridge of this material is included with your IDXPERTTMprinter package. Keypad andyektfoSescnerefeR For purposes of this tutorial, all references to keys found on the keypad will be shown as a graphic. All references to menu selections (softkeys) will be shown in brackets. For example:

•If you are to press the ENTER key on the keypad, you will be instructed to:

Press .•If you are to press the menu selection softkey for format, you will be instructed to:

Press the [FRMT] softkey.

Setup Status Box The IDXPERTTMuse of smart-cell technology, which saves setup time and effort.printer makes The smart-cell recognizes the cartridge material installed in the printer and automatically sets many label formatting options. ADefaultSetup Status Boxis found at the beginning of each tutorial. The information in this box indicates the default label settings based on the material cartridge installed.

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Tutorial 1Create a Basic Label This tutorial shows you how to:

Createand print a basic label

Changethe font size and

Boldfacetext

This tutorial assumes that you have material cartridge XC-1500-580-WT-BK loaded in your printer.

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1. To clear the display screen and reset default cartridge settings:

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All), and then press 2. Type1234.

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3. Press . 4. Press either or as needed (or use the softkey arrows) to get to a 38 pt font size.

5. Press the[BOLD]softkey to toggle bold ON. The display screen should show the new font size and bold status:

FONT: 10 p Bold: ON

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Create a Two-line Wiremarker Label

This tutorial shows you how to create and print a 2-line Wiremarkerlabel. This tutorial assumes that you have material cartridge XSL-21-427 loaded in your printer.

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1. To clear the display screen and reset default cartridge settings:

Press + Press the [▼] softk

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2. Press . 3. Press either or as needed (or use the softkey arrows) to get to a 10 pt font size.

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6. Press to begin a second line.

7. Type1234.

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Format:WIREH Justification:CENT V Justification:BOT Rotation:180

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Tutorial 3Create Serialized Wiremarkers

This tutorial shows you how to create and printtwo copiesof aizaledriSelabel. This tutorial assumes that you have material cartridge XSL-21-427 loaded in your printer.

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1. To clear the display screen and reset default cartridge settings:

Press Press the [▼] and then press

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2. Press . 3. Press either or as needed (or use the softkey arrows) to get to a 13 pt font size.

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5. Type6732541. 6. Press to position your cursor under the7.

7. Press . The screen prompts you to enter the number of times to increment the serial number.

8. Type2 ., and press The screen prompts you to enter the number of copies of the serialization to print.

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Format:WIREH Justification:CENT V Justification:BOT Rotation:180

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Tutorial 4Create a Barcode Label This tutorial shows you how to create and print a Code 39 Barcodelabel. This tutorial assumes that you have material cartridge XC-1500-580-OR-BK loaded in your printer. 

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To clear the display screen and reset default cartridge settings:

 .Press + Press the [▼] (to highlightClear All),

and then press.Press .

Press either or as needed (or use the softkey arrows) to get to a 13 pt font size.